The A50 through Stoke-on-Trent has had to close because of a diesel spillage.

The emergency services have shut the busy road between Meir and Blythe Bridge.

The road was closed shortly after 9pm.

There is no indication when it will reopen.


A spokesman for traffic monitoring company INRIX said: " A50 Eastbound closed due to spillage of diesel between Broadway (Meir Tunnel Interchange, Stoke-On-Trent) and A521 (Blythe Bridge Roundabout / Draycot, Forsbrook).

"Traffic is coping well."

A Highways England spokesman added: "Total closure A50 eastbound #MeirTunnel due to a fluid spillage. Further updates will be provided as soon as they are available."